Hong Kong Disneyland will stage its rehearsal from Aug. 16 to the theme park's opening on Sept. 12, the park said in a press release on Friday.

Rehearsal days have been a long-standing tradition at Disney theme parks and resorts around the world and present an opportunity for cast members, Disney's term for employees, to practice and adjust their performance.

The rehearsal period at HK Disneyland will last for approximately four weeks prior to the grand opening.

Specially invited guests including business affiliates, travel trade associates, contractors, consultants, alliance partners, government officers who have been involved in the Hong Kong Disneyland project, and certain charitable organizations can enjoy a full day of Disney magic.

Among the first guests to be received during rehearsal days will be Hong Kong Disneyland cast members and their families on August 16.

Invitations to guests to experience the park will range from thousands to 30,000 on a daily basis.

Meanwhile, tickets for Hong Kong Disneyland's grand opening day and the first 90 days after its opening went on sale Friday.   

(Xinhua News Agency July 2, 2005)